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Allison + Justin : Disney Fairy Tale Wedding

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It all began with a match on Bumble and led to a Cinderella Castle proposal at Walt Disney World! Justin may have not taken his first trip to Walt Disney World until 2018, but he’s a Disney kid at heart and can even give Allison a run for her money in Disney trivia! Allison and Justin are two of the most fun, fit, and friendly people we’ve ever met and it was an absolute honor to have a small part in their best day ever. :)
Wedding Planner:  Carol Mikles
Officiant: Rev. Kevin Knox
Videographer: McElroy Weddings
Floral Designer: Once Upon Floral, Greenery Productions, Disney Floral
Bridesmaids Dresses: Vera Wang at David’s Bridal
Groom and Groomsmen Suits/Tuxes: Men’s Warehouse
Cake Designer, Rental, Catering: Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings
Invitations: JLB Papery

LOOK. AT. HIS. REACTION. TO. SEEING. HIS. BRIDE. COULD. HIS. SMILE. BE. ANY. BIGGER?! <3

Y’all- Streamer exits are just the best! So much color! Can’t you just feel the love and energy in this one?! <3

One of my faaaaaavorites! :)

This choreographed first dance was no joke!!

Probably the only couple I’ve seen share a dance floor with Mickey and Minnie and *still* managed to steal the show!!

Allison and Justin, we love you too much!! Thank you for having us!!! <3

Shantel + Anthony : Wedding Pavilion Ceremony and Living Seas Reception

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Shantel and Anthony met almost 9 years ago! They’ve been coming to Walt Disney World every fall since 2015. The summer after Shantel’s college graduation, Anthony took her to dinner in Cinderella Castle. They took their time leaving the park after closing, and Anthony proposed by the Partners statue! Ever since that moment, Shantel dreamed of bringing their family to enjoy what they love about Disney!

We’re so so happy we got to be a part of it, thank you to all of their other lovely vendors! :)
Hair & Makeup: Monroe & Ariel at Magic Mirror Makeup Duo
Floral, Cake, and Catering: Disney Fairytale Weddings- Laura Kidd
We began the day in the Grand Floridian Villas, with quiiiiite a view! <3

I love that her maid of honor was Anthony’s youngest sister. <3

Man of many talents- Nate helping Shantel with her shoe decals! :)

It me! <3

I have NEVER seen a bride move so quickly as when she opened her Coke and it almost spilled down her dress! Who decided brides should be married in white again?!?

The most Shantel-y photo to me!! <3

 

Favorite. <3

Juuuust kidding- This one’s my favorite!! <3

Each table had a subtle nod to a fairy tale. <3

THIS BOUQUET TOSS SERIES!!

Our last Illuminations dessert party! <3

Shantel and Anthony, thank y’all for having us!!! :)

Katie + Shane : Wedding at the Grand Floridian’s Wedding Pavilion and Whitehall Room

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Katie was a freshman and Shane a senior when they met in their high school’s drama club. After Shane graduated college, he moved back to the area, reconnected with Katie, and the rest is history!

Born in Melbourne but raised in Pennsylvania, Katie remains a Florida girl at heart with a strong love for Disney. It was after their first trip here together that a Disney wedding seemed inevitable, and after 3 long years of saving every penny possible, their dream came true.

It’s always special seeing a bride enter the Wedding Pavilion when we know it’s been her dreams forever, but Katie had never gotten the chance to see her dream venue in person! I could feel her goosebumps when her wedding planner opened the doors to the chapel and she started her walk down the aisle! :)

Huge thanks to our friendor team for making this such a great day!!

Wedding Planner Extraordinaire: Pamela
Hair & Makeup: A Touch Of Fierce
Bride’s Dress Designer : David’s Bridal
Rentals: Chiavari chairs from Orlando Wedding & Party Rentals


We set our alarms for 4:30am for Katie’s day. This sunrise made the eye bags so worth it. <3

Best thing about Disney weddings? The reactions when my favorite rodents arrive! <3

We met back up that night for their Illuminations dessert party! Only two more of these for us before this show ends and I’m already crying just thinking about it!

Katie and Shane, thank you SO much for having us!!! Happy honeymoon!!!! <3